Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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